Self Help Resources

Referrals to people in civil actions seeking pro bono (free) attorneys.

A list of legal organizations and legal clinics compiled by the Minnesota State Law Library. Select your county for a list of resources in your area.

A list of legal organizations and legal clinics organized by subject. Compiled by the Minnesota State Law Library

Referrals for legal programs and other social services.

Describe your issue and find resources and referrals for you.

Updated annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Provides legal aid for Minneapolis, St. Cloud, as well as cities in Western and Eastern Minnesota.

Serves areas such as Duluth, Brainerd, Grand Rapids, Virginia, and Pine City.

Serving areas around Moorhead, Bemidji, and Alexandria.

Serving areas such as St. Paul, Albert Lea, Mankato, Rochester, Fargo, Shakopee, Winona, and Worthington.

Serving the Minneapolis, St. Cloud, and Willmar areas.

Serving people in the White Earth, Leech Lake, and Red Lake Reservations.

Non-profit corporation providing free legal representation in non-criminal matters to low-income residents of Anoka County.

Children’s Law Center (CLC) provides free legal advocacy for foster care youth in Minnesota.

The referral system does not provide referrals to lawyers who will work for free but if you scroll down you can select attorneys that offer "free consultations," "sliding scale fees," "flat fee service" and "unbundled services."

Unbundled legal services (also known as limited scope legal services) are customizable for your needs and budget.